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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters. By Adam Juhl. Mission of Big Brother Big Sisters. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships with mentors.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

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  1. Big Brothers Big Sisters By Adam Juhl

  2. Mission of Big Brother Big Sisters • The Big Brothers Big Sisters Mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one to one relationships with mentors. • Also to boost the children's self esteem and help them better there future in the world. And help them make a difference. • Help better them in school and one on one contact with others.

  3. What They do! • National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. By participating in the youth mentoring programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are: • More confident in their schoolwork performance • Able to get along better with their families • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 52% less likely to skip school.

  4. History of Big Brothers Big Sisters • Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. • President is Karen Mathis • Are big brothers and sister s for ages 6-18 • In 1904, Ernest Coulter, a court clerk in New York City, started New York Big Brothers • In 1905, Mrs. John Okeefe began a Big Sisters program in New York City • The organizations merged forming Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America in 1977

  5. Big Brothers Big Sisters! • By Adam Juhl

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